Allegations of workplace misconduct can be stressful and cause significant issues for your career. If a worker is subject to a disciplinary process for a serious breach of workplace rules, being fired may be a likely outcome. However, it may be possible to avoid dismissal for gross misconduct in some situations. This will depend on […]
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Gross misconduct at work is as serious as it gets when involved in a disciplinary situation we’re talking actions that shatter trust, threaten safety, or undermine the business. It can lead to dismissal, but handling it carefully is key to avoiding unfair dismissal claims. This guide is helpful for employers handling misconduct and for employees […]
When you’re on probation in a new role, you will be keen to make a good impression. But what if you need to take time off due to ill health? Can you be fired for taking sick leave during probation? One of the most common reasons to fail probation is excessive sick days. Studies suggest […]
Calling in sick during a notice period can be far from ideal. For some, it’s a tactic used to avoid working notice. Others will genuinely be unwell and wondering what will happen if they call in sick during their notice period. You have the right to take sick leave during your notice, and your entitlement […]
If you’re off work and worried about financial impacts, you may be considering taking holiday instead of sick leave. This can mean you don’t lose income if your employer does not offer contractual sick pay. But is it OK to take annual leave on a sick day? We’ll take a look at sick pay vs […]
Excessive sick days are always a concern for employers. Meanwhile, employees worry about the impact their sick day will have and potential backlash from their manager. The question of how many sick days are acceptable is difficult to quantify. There are so many variables around when sickness absence becomes a problem, and might mean that […]
According to a report published in 2020, almost a million people across the UK worked under zero hours contracts in 2019. But what if you get sick? Are you entitled to zero hour contract sick pay? While these contracts provide both the employer and the employee with increased flexibility in theory – in practice, they […]
Occupational sick pay (OSP) is not a statutory entitlement for employees. If you are taking time off work and are wondering what your entitlements are, your employer may offer OSP to top up Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). Our guide looks at how OSP is usually implemented within companies, and how this type of sick pay […]
Needing time off work sick is far from ideal, it’s a stressful time financially. There are many different types of work contract, and the rules on qualifying for sick pay can be confusing. Statutory Sick Pay can ease some of the stresses of needing time off work. For this reason, it is essential to be […]
Statutory sick pay (SSP) is a statutory employment right for workers entitled to the payment. However, it’s not paid from the first day off sick. SSP waiting days can be confusing if you are unfamiliar with rules on sick pay. There are also some scenarios where workers will not have any waiting days to claim […]
